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Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur or strong coffee 4 cups vanilla ice cream 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped chocolate frosting 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter, egg and milk with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until well blended....

Ingredients 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds (about 4 ounces) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 large egg 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract Almond Tart Shell 1 ripe but firm red Bartlett or Comice pear, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Vanilla-Bean Creme Anglaise for Pear Tart Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until light golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan. 5 large ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons brandy 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons boiling water Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces 4 baking potatoes, peeled, finely chopped 1 cup chopped onions (2 medium) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 eggs Preparation In 12-inch skillet or sauté pan, cook bacon over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp....

Ingredients 1 pound rigatoni Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/4 cup slivered sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, chopped or torn herbs, and/or pitted, sliced black olives Preparation Cook rigatoni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot, and toss with goat cheese and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, and add some of the reserved pasta water as desired....

Ingredients 1 cup bulghur wheat 3 cups boiling water 6 ears corn 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste 2 cloves garlic, or to taste, minced Juice of 4 limes 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint, finely chopped 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh chives, cut in small pieces...

Ingredients Simple Crostini 1 pint chopped grape or cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, and red-wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Top crostini with topping. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Grated zest of 2 lemons 3 cups Homemade Lemon Curd Sweetened Whipped Cream 12 ounces assorted fresh berries Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked regular brown rice 1 1/2 cups water 4 large portabella mushrooms (4 to 5 inches in diameter), stems removed 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix 1/2 cup cut-up snow pea pods 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 4 teaspoons sesame seed Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water until sugar is moistened. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush that has been dipped in water, until deep amber in color....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (6 oz) 1 bag (24 oz) Value Size frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, sliced (from 7.25-oz jar) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 2-quart casserole. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts, or low-sodium canned, fat skimmed 1 cup couscous 3/4 pound green and white asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half (about 2 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped arugula 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a medium pot, bring the stock to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 2 slices multigrain sandwich bread 4 bone-in pork loin chops (about 8 ounces each, 3/4 to 1 inch thick), patted dry Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 teaspoons apricot jam Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside. Tear bread into large pieces; place in food processor. Pulse until large crumbs form. Drizzle with oil; pulse once or twice, just until crumbs are moistened (you should have about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)....

Ingredients 2 cups hard wheat berries (pearl barley can be substituted) 2 quarts cold water 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 head celery, strings removed, sliced thinly on the diagonal (about 2 1/4 cups) 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries...

Ingredients 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 heads escarole, washed and torn into bite-size pieces 5 Fuyu persimmons, very thinly sliced Seeds of 1 pomegranate (optional) Preparation Combine the lemon juice, shallots, mustard, and marjoram in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine....

Ingredients 1 sliced leek Butter 1 cup blanched, peeled fava beans 1/4 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons heavy cream Lemon juice Salt and pepper Poached chicken Preparation Saute leek in butter. Add fava beans and chicken stock. Simmer for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2 minutes. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve on chicken. Related Video

Ingredients 2 ounces gin 1 sugar cube 1/2 ounce lemon juice Champagne Ice Preparation Shake gin, sugar cube, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, and top with Champagne. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the grill 3 eight-ounce tuna steaks (1/2 inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 24 ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered 7 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths 6 cups watercress leaves, torn in pieces 3 teaspoons capers 1/2 cup Nicoise olives, pitted 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed, dried, and minced 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Nicoise Vinaigrette Preparation Brush grill lightly with oil....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices (about 1 cup) 3/4 cup gluten-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas 1 cup thin red bell pepper strips (2x1/4x1/4 inch) 1...

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh or bottled Key lime juice or regular lime juice 2 to 3 tablespoons tequila or Key lime juice 1 teaspoon grated Key lime or regular lime peel 14 cups cut-up fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, kiwifruit, grapes) Preparation In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat....